Sox Machine
1,068 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 365 ratingsThe Sox Machine podcast covers Chicago White Sox news, interviews, analysis, and more. Hosted by Josh Nelson, Jim Margalus, and James Fegan.
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White Sox Continue on Historical Pace While Birmingham Glows
June 27, 2024 05:01 - 51 minutesThis episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first MLB ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Record Date: 6/26/2024 Rundown [Intro] Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs joins the show to discuss how ZiPS views the rest of 2024 for the White Sox. Why Chris Getz should trade Luis Robert Jr. sooner than later as the near future outlook is very hazy and who could use Erick Fedde the most? [28:43] Jonathan Nelson, President and General Manager of the Birmingham Barons, stops by to talk ...
2024 Midseason P.O. Sox Mailbag Episode
June 24, 2024 04:13 - 1 hourThis episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first MLB ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Record Date: 6/23/2024 Rundown [Intro] Chicago White Sox lose another series but the Birmingham Barons clinched a postseason berth [3:45] What worked for Drew Thorpe? [6:03] What didn't work for Jonathan Cannon? [8:40] Odd handling of Eloy Jimenez's injury [16:53] LA Dodgers series preview [22:46] P.O. Sox question and answer begins with about possibility of Chris Flexen and Ni...
2024 White Sox Trade Power Rankings
June 21, 2024 04:09 - 1 hourThis episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first MLB ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Rundown [Intro] White Sox GM Chris Getz talks about current state of the Chicago White Sox and how he feels about the current trade market [13:23] Next 30 days will be quite busy for the Chicago White Sox as they field calls and text messages about trading for players, and preparing for the 2024 MLB Draft. James Fegan explains who is handling what within the White Sox front office ...
White Sox get snakebitten by Arizona
June 17, 2024 05:20 - 1 hourThis episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE on tickets. Rundown [Intro] Recap White Sox series in Arizona [2:07] Drew Thorpe gets roughed up in his second career start. What went wrong and how does Thorpe want to bounce back in his next outing? [12:03] Erick Fedde flirted with disaster but was able to get out of serious jams. With how well Fedde has pitched in 2024 is his trade value at the highest? [22:25] James Fegan visits the Whi...
Sox Machine Live!: Pregaming for Seattle
June 14, 2024 02:00 - 1 hourLive stream date: 6/13/2024 Jim Margalus and Josh Nelson host a pregame show for the White Sox vs. Mariners. Topics White Sox starting pitchers have been good White Sox relievers have been bad Is Ethan Katz doing a good job? Andrew Vaughn on a heater Garrett Crochet back on the All-Star leaderboard White Sox vs. Diamondbacks preview College World Series Jell-O shot challenge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox end worst franchise losing streak with a split against Boston
June 10, 2024 06:38 - 1 hourThis episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first MLB ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE Record Date: 6/9/2024 Rundown [Intro] White Sox split a four-game series against Boston but had an excellent chance of winning the series. But Martin Maldonado, again, couldn't muster any offense which has led to manager Pedro Grifol defending his honor [11:37] USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports that Pedro Grifol is not at risk of an imminent dismissal. [16:30] Gavin Sheets and P...
White Sox tie franchise worst losing streak at 13 games
June 06, 2024 06:44 - 1 hourThis episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first purchase of MLB tickets using promo code SOXMACHINE. Record Date: 6/5/2024 Rundown [Intro] White Sox reach a new low [4:13] Pedro Grifol's job status is in jeopardy as Josh and Jim contemplate why a dismissal hasn't happened yet [26:43] Highlights and lowlights from Chicago Cubs series [36:25] One of the few things to look forward to for White Sox fans is trade market. Josh and Jim discuss the odds both Garrett Crochet and Lui...
White Sox have painful weekend in Milwaukee
June 03, 2024 06:29 - 1 hourThis episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off MLB tickets using the Gametime and promo code SOXMACHINE. Record Date: 6/2/2024 Rundown [Intro] Milwaukee Tailgate recap [4:28] Andrew Benintendi goes on the IL for an injury that's been bugging him for seven weeks. Why do these types of injuries that impact players for such a long duration keep happening to the White Sox? [12:10] Andrew Vaughn has a sprain finger that may require him to go on the IL [16:54] Tommy Pham, the fighter (Warn...
What can stop the White Sox dumpster fire season?
May 31, 2024 05:01 - 58 minutesThis episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first MLB ticket purchase on Gametime using promo code SOXMACHINE Record Date: 5/30/2024 Rundown [Intro] Happy Birthday to James Fegan [2:59] What are the White Sox clubhouse vibes after getting swept again? [11:03] Will Pedro Grifol make changes in the way he's managing to get the team to play better? [22:15] How should Sox Machine cover this White Sox squad? Continue looking for hope or see how big this dumpster fire of a season g...
2024 NCAA Baseball Postseason Preview with Mike Ferrin
May 29, 2024 05:01 - 47 minutesRecord Date: 5/28/2024 Rundown [Intro] Mike Ferrin called the ACC Tournament and shares his observations about the quality of play [5:41] Ferrin's thoughts about Chase Burns [11:16] Ferrin's thoughts about Nick Kurtz [17:35] The Tucson Regional could be chaotic with the quality of programs involved. [23:59] Pick to Click: Which schools are we most confident that will reach Omaha? [32:10] Sleeper teams that can make a run to the College World Series [34:34] Why White Sox fans should wat...
Pedro Grifol gets mad as White Sox are swept again
May 27, 2024 05:43 - 1 hourThis episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your first ticket purchase on Gametime using promo code SOXMACHINE. Record Date: 5/26/2024 Rundown [Intro] Pedro Grifol gets upset at his players for playing flat against Baltimore on Sunday. Soundbites from Garrett Crochet, Korey Lee, and Danny Mendick disagree with their manager about the team's efforts. With this White Sox squad on pace for being the worst ever in franchise history, how much longer will Grifol manager if he loses the clu...
The Good, Bad, and Ugly from Toronto
May 23, 2024 05:37 - 56 minutesThis episode is presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your next purchase on MLB tickets using promo code SOXMACHINE at Gametime.co Record Date: 5/22/2024 Rundown [Intro] The Good: Garrett Crochet was excellent again and carries a 0.39 ERA in the month of May. What's working for Crochet and is it crazy to think of the White Sox trading him this season? [13:05] The Bad: Eloy Jimenez lands on the IL due to a hamstring strain. [20:10] The Ugly: Nick Nastrini has gotten rocked in his last two MLB...
White Sox shuffle roster as they head to Toronto
May 20, 2024 05:27 - 1 hourRecord Date: 5/19/2024 Rundown [Intro] James Fegan reports that the Chicago White Sox are designated for assignment pitcher Brad Keller and promoting White Sox first round picks Noah Schultz and Jacob Gonzalez to Birmingham [7:24] Thoughts about Noah Schultz getting tested in AA [14:40] After the Yankees swept the White Sox, Josh Nelson wants the White Sox front office to remember home runs are important when rebuilding the roster [25:12] John Schriffen Minute as his comment about "Radio ...
White Sox keep rolling as schedule gets tougher
May 16, 2024 06:42 - 1 hourRecord Date: 5/15/2024 Rundown [Intro] The Chicago White Sox are 11-8 since Tommy Pham joined, and he's provided a spark to the ballclub. What are his thoughts about the current White Sox as they embark on a tough part of the schedule [12:57] Korey Lee has been a pleasant surprise but is still splitting playing duties with Martin Maldonado. With audio from manager Pedro Grifol, James Fegan and Jim Margalus debate the merits from Grifol of continuing to play Maldonado. [30:36] Another pleas...
White Sox playing their best baseball in 2024
May 13, 2024 06:22 - 1 hourRecord Date: 5/12/2024 Rundown [Intro] Chicago White Sox are 9-7 in their last 16 games. Are we currently witnessing the best stretch run of 2024? [10:54] Andrew Vaughn is waking up with a big series against Cleveland [17:24] Outstanding pitching from Erick Fedde and Garrett Crochet help build a more confident feeling about the White Sox entering games [25:15] How much longer with Michael Soroka? [33:19] John Schriffen's attempt at fan outreach is much appreciated [39:09] Series Preview...
White Sox split road trip visiting St. Louis and Tampa
May 09, 2024 06:03 - 1 hourRundown [Intro] With the White Sox splitting their six-game road trip, and playing .500 baseball their last 12 games, is the regression pendulum swinging back to their favor? [7:02] How much runway does Michael Soroka have left to keep his starting pitching role? [16:36] Searching for accountability, how should the White Sox shuffle their lineup? Who needs more plate appearances with runners on? [27:51] Should the White Sox be building their offense around Gavin Sheets? [31:41] Recapping...
White Sox take two from St. Louis
May 06, 2024 06:39 - 1 hourRecord Date: 5/5/2024 Rundown [Intro] Pedro Grifol feels a lot better than he did earlier this week [4:47] Are the White Sox a chaos team? [8:49] Welcome, Bryan Ramos. How all of a sudden the White Sox middle infield depth is being tested due to injuries. [20:54] What James Fegan did during a three hour rain delay [23:08] The Athletic reported that Standard Media Group, not Stadium, will have broadcast rights for Chicago White Sox after 2024 season. What does this mean for the White Sox ...
White Sox swept by Minnesota (again) and Last Comiskey with Ken Smoller
May 03, 2024 05:23 - 1 hourShow sponsored by Gametime. Save $20 off your next ticket purchase using promo code SOXMACHINE. Terms apply. Guest: Ken Smoller, Author of "Last Comiskey" Rundown [Intro] Chicago White Sox are swept again by Minnesota and manager Pedro Grifol can't be happy with how poorly the veterans are playing defense [10:36] Are the White Sox fun bad? [12:54] Andrew Vaughn had five hits against Minnesota. Is he beginning to show signs of life? [14:55] Can the White Sox play a big factor in who wins t...
Tommy Pham to the rescue
April 29, 2024 05:38 - 1 hourRecord Date: 4/28/2024 Rundown [Intro] Highlights from White Sox GM Chris Getz's press conference before the Tampa Bay Rays series [4:02] Tommy Pham arrives and the Chicago White Sox sweep a series. Coincidence? Probably but Pham can bring a level of professionalism and quality in play that the White Sox are lacking from other veteran position players. [14:03] A very pleasant surprise was Andrew Benintendi serving as a hero for the White Sox with his two-homer game on Saturday. What is Ben...
Road to 120 Losses
April 26, 2024 05:14 - 57 minutesRecord Date: 4/25/2024 Rundown [Intro] The Chicago White Sox are now 3-22. It's hard to believe how bad things have gotten, but it's believable how it's come to this embarrassing level of play. [5:21] Pedro Grifol's job status. Does it make sense to continue him calling the shots? [13:47] Best friend of the show, Dan Szymborski, wrote a column on FanGraphs about the White Sox chances of losing 120 games. Even if the White Sox do achieve the worst record in franchise history, what would it ...
White Sox continue sinking to unthinkable depths
April 22, 2024 06:08 - 1 hourRecord Date: 4/21/2024 Rundown [Intro] With the Chicago White Sox swept again and clearly the F.A.S.T process is not taking hold, Josh Nelson suggests that Pedro Grifol should be dismissed if another sweep happens again in Minneapolis [10:52] Welcome back, Danny Mendick [17:48] End of the Lenyn Sosa era? [20:40] Reacting to Garrett Crochet's worst start [28:51] Jim Margalus shares his insight traveling to see Noah Schultz this past weekend [40:11] James Fegan interviewed Jacob Gonzalez ...
White Sox pitching trying to overcome lackluster offense
April 19, 2024 05:43 - 1 hourRecord Date: 4/18/2024 Rundown [Intro] Jim Margalus shares his deep knowledge of Taylor Swift lore [3:34] The Chicago White Sox won a game! Despite the offense just scoring four runs in a three game series against Kansas City. Why does it feel like a chore trying to watch this offense hit? [13:30] Nick Nastrini MLB debut recap [18:11] Jonathan Cannon MLB debut recap [27:01] Erick Fedde looking like a good signing after four starts [31:04] The White Sox have a Martin Maldonado problem [...
2024 White Sox off to worst start ever
April 15, 2024 05:46 - 1 hourRecord Date: 4/14/2024 Rundown [Intro] The 2024 Chicago White Sox set a new franchise low with only two wins in their first 15 games. Where is Chris Getz's head at with this awful start? Why is Pedro Grifol encouraging his players to enjoy playing the game? What's fueling this ugly record? [16:43] Hello, Tommy Pham. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the White Sox are close to signing outfielder Tommy Pham. Why are they making this signing now? In which ways will Pham get at-bats w...
Yoan Moncada injury completes trifecta
April 11, 2024 06:30 - 1 hourRecord Date: 4/10/2024 Rundown [Intro] Yoan Moncada is now out three to six months. Why do these types of injuries keep happening to the White Sox? [5:39] Is this injury the last we've seen Moncada in a White Sox uniform? [12:25] What's the White Sox gameplan at third base without Moncada? [18:48] Chicago Sun-Times' Joe Cowley wrote about how Jerry Reinsdorf almost fired Pedro Grifol last year but didn't want more dead money tied up in managers. How shaky is Grifol's status with the White...
Sox Machine On the Air: James Fegan joins Bernstein and Holmes - April 8, 2024
April 09, 2024 01:19 - 19 minutesAir date: 4/8/2024 James Fegan joins Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes to talk about the White Sox ugly start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
White Sox offense off to awful start in 2024
April 08, 2024 06:23 - 1 hourEpisode presented by Gametime. Save $20 off your ticket purchases on Gametime using promo code SOXMACHINE Record Date: 4/7/2024 Rundown [Intro] Thank you to all Sox Machine supporters for allowing us to send James to Kansas City and Jim to Birmingham [4:01] Luis Robert Jr. impact [7:20] White Sox offense is awful to start 2024 [16:36] Problems with the Andrew's: Why Josh feels like Vaughn should be optioned to give him time to work on his timing while Jim ponders what Benintendi does well...
White Sox earn first win in 2024 thanks to Garrett Crochet
April 04, 2024 04:59 - 1 hourEpisode sponsor: Gametime. Save $20 off your next ticket purchase using promo code: SOXMACHINE Rundown [Intro] Garrett Crochet continues to impress as he's getting excellent results from his cutter and four-seam fastball. What should we pay attention to in his next start against Kansas City and when will the Sox start to manage innings workload? [21:00] White Sox are re-signing Mike Clevinger in an attempt to bolster the starting rotation [32:02] What the White Sox could really use is some...
White Sox swept at home to start 2024
April 01, 2024 05:35 - 1 hourRecord Date: 3/31/2024 Show sponsor: Gametime - Save $20 off your first ticket purchase on Gametime using promo code SOXMACHINE Rundown [Intro] White Sox get swept at home to start 2024 by the Detroit Tigers. How is Pedro Grifol feeling after the opening weekend, and with three one-run losses, is bad luck partially to blame? [6:39] Good stuff: Garrett Crochet was excellent on Opening Day and is drawing comparisons to 2021 Carlos Rodon [16:47] Good stuff: Luis Robert Jr. had a multi-home ru...
Sox Machine On the Air: Opening Day 2024 on Bernstein & Holmes
March 30, 2024 02:20 - 23 minutesRadio Show: Bernstein & Holmes on 670 WSCR AM Date: 3/28/2024 Josh Nelson joins Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes, and Leila Rahimi to preview the White Sox 2024 season and recap Opening Day Eve show at Ramova Theater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sox Machine Live: Opening Day Eve show at Ramova Theater
March 28, 2024 04:41 - 47 minutesExplicit Warning Live show date: 3/27/2024 Rundown [1:10] - Courtney Finnicum of Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast and Laurence Holmes of 670 the Score join Josh Nelson [25:45] James Fegan and Jim Margalus join Josh to talk about the opening series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Let's talk about White Sox culture
March 25, 2024 05:52 - 1 hourRecord Date: 3/25/2024 Rundown [Intro] Pedro Grifol is a big culture guy. We'll hear a lot about culture this season when things look bleak for the White Sox. What does "culture" mean in this context and why is it so important to Grifol? [20:26] Kevin Pillar was cut but is now back. Robbie Grossman signed after Pillar was cut. So how does the White Sox bench look just days away from Opening Day? [33:09] Who is going to be in the White Sox bullpen on Opening Day? [41:31] How we feel about ...
MLB Chaos and 2024 White Sox Season Preview: Catchers and Starting Pitchers
March 22, 2024 03:35 - 1 hourRecord Date: 3/21/2024 Rundown [Intro] Shohei Ohtani is mixed up in some trouble thanks to his translators big gambling debt [12:57] MLB Players have begun a mutiny against the union [24:58] White Sox Food Day recap [31:21] 2024 Preview: Martin Maldonado [44:55] 2024 Preview: Max Stassi [52:27] 2024 Preview: How the White Sox SP rotation will start the season [67:14] James Fegan's conquest to create as many Chris Flexen puns as possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
2024 Season Preview: Chicago White Sox Infielders
March 18, 2024 06:39 - 1 hourRecord Date: 3/17/2024 Rundown [Intro] What we did on St. Patrick's Day [2:49] Pedro Grifol being coy who the Opening Day starting pitcher is [9:29] 2024 Preview: Andrew Vaughn [27:17] 2024 Preview: Nicky Lopez [34:28] 2024 Preview: Paul DeJong [43:47] 2024 Preview: Yoan Moncada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dylan Cease Trade Aftermath
March 15, 2024 05:01 - 1 hourRecord Date: 3/14/2024 Rundown [Intro] Chris Getz speaks about trading Dylan Cease and his hope of what the White Sox got in return from San Diego [9:41] James Fegan shares his insight on the White Sox direction post Dylan Cease era [13:48] How Pedro Grifol's job gets much tougher with a compare and contrast between his style and former White Sox rebuilding manager, Rick Renteria [34:59] Michael Kopech moved to the bullpen [41:50] White Sox rebuilding the starting rotation [48:05] What ...
BREAKING: Dylan Cease traded to San Diego
March 14, 2024 02:31 - 1 hourLive video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-WWlt0ORPw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2024 Season Preview: White Sox Outfield and Detroit Tigers with Cody Stavenhagen
March 11, 2024 05:17 - 1 hourThis episode is sponsored by Gametime. Download the Gametime app and save $20 off tickets to sports, concerts, theater, and comedy shows using promo code SOXMACHINE. Record Date: 3/10/2024 Rundown [Intro] Oscars talk as James will be upset about Best Actress award and Jim only watches Bluey [5:10] 2024 Preview: Andrew Benintendi [26:11] 2024 Preview: Luis Robert Jr. [37:51] 2024 Preview: White Sox right fielders [47:39] 2024 AL Central Preview: Detroit Tigers with Cody Stavenhagen of The...
Is Michael Kopech at risk of not making the starting rotation?
March 08, 2024 07:29 - 57 minutesRecord Date: 3/7/2024 Rundown [1:41]: In honor of John Schriffen's early catchphrases, Josh pitches the idea of buying the rights to T.I. "Bring Em Out" [4:22]: Michael Kopech had control issues against the Dodgers, and after the performance, manager Pedro Grifol would not commit a starting rotation spot for him. Should Kopech worry about his role with the White Sox? If Kopech is not in the starting rotation, who would be? [20:36] Eloy Jimenez adjusting his hand placement has done wonders ...
Good signs early at camp from White Sox pitchers
March 04, 2024 07:45 - 1 hourRecord Date: 3/3/2024 Guest: Brenden Moore, Illinois Government Reporter Rundown [Intro] Latest update regarding the White Sox pursuit of a new stadium in the South Loop is now forcing them to work on a single proposal with the Chicago Bears. How is Springfield feeling about the proposals and conversations with Jerry Reinsdorf? Guest Brenden Moore joins the show to share his unique insight covering Illinois politics and circles two important dates when a proposal could be voted on. [22:44] ...
Sox Machine Live!: White Sox defense better on paper
March 01, 2024 02:53 - 1 hourStream Date: 2/29/2024 Rundown MLB.com projects that the Chicago White Sox defense will improve from last overall in 2023 to 9th. How much do we believe in these projections, and are they good enough to spur a 10+ win improvement in 2024? Eloy Jimenez is raking to start Spring Training. Can he maintain this level of production in the regular season? Is Jimenez the best chance for the White Sox to see drastic offensive improvements? James Fegan share some news regarding White Sox relievers ...
What we like (and not like) early from White Sox spring training games
February 26, 2024 06:01 - 58 minutesRecord Date: 2/25/2024 Rundown [Intro] Jerry Reinsdorf turned 88 years old on Sunday. What gifts would we give to Jerry to celebrate his birthday? [7:32] What we like from the White Sox so far in the early spring training games [16:58] Liking what we are hearing from John Schriffen on the broadcasts [24:25] What we don't like from the White Sox so far in the early spring training games [32:59] Cody Bellinger re-signs with the Chicago Cubs. Now where will Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery, a...
White Sox Playing F.A.S.T.
February 23, 2024 02:58 - 1 hourStream Date: 2/22/2024 Rundown Jerry Reinsdorf wants to leave Bridgeport White Sox want to play Fearless Aggressive Selfless Technically sound baseball in 2024. What does it mean to play FAST, and how will Pedro Grifol measure success outside of wins and losses? Latest injury news from James Fegan Tim Anderson signs with the Miami Marlins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Breaking down Jerry Reinsdorf's South Loop stadium scheme with Neil deMause
February 22, 2024 06:01 - 36 minutesRecord Date: 2/21/2024 Rundown Josh Nelson provides the latest report from Crain's Chicago on how Project 78 is a $4 Billion endeavor and the three reasons Jerry Reinsdorf believes the White Sox have to move out of Bridgeport. James Fegan interviews Neil deMause, who co-authored Field of Schemes: How the Great Stadium Swindle Turns Public Money into Private Profit. deMause explains what tax breaks Project 78 is already getting, what to be mindful of when Jerry Reinsdorf pitches "No new taxe...
White Sox South Loop Plans with Justin Laurence of Crain's Chicago
February 21, 2024 06:01 - 27 minutesRecord Date: 2/20/2024 Guest: Justin Laurence, Crain's Chicago Rundown How surprisingly fast and aggressive the White Sox / Related Midwest have been with Project 78 What is Jerry Reinsdorf asking for? Why are the White Sox and Related Midwest making a point of helping with Soldier Field debt? How big of a sticking point is extending the Hotel Tax? How exactly would the state of Illinois benefit from this South Loop stadium? Questions from Patreon supporters Learn more about your ad ch...
Bannister will fix'em
February 19, 2024 07:57 - 59 minutesRecord Date: 2/18/2024 Rundown [Intro] Sox Machine hits a new supporter milestone [4:37] White Sox have a record number of 70 players at Spring Training which includes the return of Bryan Shaw [13:52] How Brian Bannister is getting White Sox pitchers back to their best form [22:53] If Michael Kopech rediscovers his 2021 self, does that give confidence to keep him as a starting pitcher? [27:38] Garrett Crochet adds a cutter to his arsenal [42:07] Latest South Loop plan update as Jerry Re...
First impressions at 2024 White Sox spring training
February 16, 2024 06:15 - 1 hourRecord Date: 2/15/2024 Rundown [Intro] Sound from White Sox manager Pedro Grifol speaking to the importance of early days at spring training and turning the page from 2023. Erick Fedde shares what he worked on to get back to the majors [7:07] James Fegan joins the show from Arizona. He explains even though Grifol would like to turn the page on 2023 it would be impossible to do so. Also a look at early position battles for spots in both the starting rotation and bullpen. [27:46] Jim Margalus j...
How the White Sox farm system is improving with Keith Law
February 14, 2024 06:01 - 54 minutesRecord Date: 2/13/2024 Rundown [Intro] Changes coming to the Complex Leagues and Keith Law is not a fan as it seems to be a cost cutting move [8:01] Why Law likes the White Sox farm system [12:31] Law's thoughts about Colson Montgomery [17:45] How the White Sox surprisingly built up depth at the catching position [20:58] Jake Eder and Jacob Gonzalez struggled after joining the White Sox last year. What do scouting reports say about their future value? [29:11] How White Sox pitchers Peyt...
2024 Top White Sox Prospects with Jim Callis
February 12, 2024 06:01 - 56 minutesRundown [Intro] Is the Chicago White Sox farm system getting better? [3:55] Why Colson Montgomery is a Top 10 prospect [11:13] Noah Schultz is ranked #50 and Jim thinks the White Sox could push him to 80+ innings in 2024 [14:20] Why Bryan Ramos is underrated [15:50] How the Los Angeles Angels may have impacted Edgar Quero's development [20:04] Who arrives to the majors first: Nick Nastrini or Jake Eder? [22:19] Question from Patreon supporter Connor Cody [26:35] Question from Patreon...
Sox Machine Live: Who is getting invited to spring training? (2024 Edition)
February 09, 2024 02:43 - 1 hourStream Date: 2/8/2024 Rundown: Chicago White Sox are inviting more than 25 non-roster players to camp. Which players are most interesting to us as possibilities of making the 26-man roster? Baseball Prospects and FanGraphs released their 2024 standings projections. Why the projections recommend taking the Over in team wins for the White Sox in 2024 and what kind of play on the field would spark a surprise. Related Midwest released stadium renderings for the South Loop location. While they ...
Sox Machine Announcement: Hello, James Fegan
February 05, 2024 23:53 - 40 minutesAs we just announced on Sox Machine Live, James Fegan, the award-winning reporter formerly of The Athletic, is joining Sox Machine as a White Sox beat writer. Join the show in progress below, celebrate in the comments, and consider signing up for our Patreon if you haven’t already. In addition to the announcement, we talk about the Chicago White Sox two trades this past weekend that impact the bullpen but provide hope in right field. #BlueWireVideo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...
How does the Corbin Burnes trade impact Dylan Cease?
February 02, 2024 05:57 - 1 hourRecord Date: 2/1/2024 Rundown [Intro] The Baltimore Orioles trade for starting pitcher Corbin Burnes. How does this move impact the White Sox ability to trade Dylan Cease? [17:33] More details are reported about the flirtation of building a new White Sox stadium in the South Loop as real estate developer Related Midwest meets with top Illinois politicians. Meanwhile, Alderman Nicole Lee of the 11th Ward begins work on trying to convince the White Sox to stay at 35th and Shields [37:02] It'...